1561 Bever Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 Property Records

Linn County property record for 1561 Bever Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,723 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size	0.078 acres (3,397 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$150,000 (Mar 2024)
Tax Bill	$1,480 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14223-01002-00000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14223-01002-00000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	15 Rooms
Units	6 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,723 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,026 sqft
1st Floor Area	2,173 sqft
Basement Area	813 sqft
Finished Basement	550 sqft
Unfinished Basement	263 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1905
Effective Year Built	Effective 1905
Architectural Style	Multi-Level
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,397 sqft (0.078 acres)
Lot Dimensions	31.5 ft deep x 31.5 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Stoop
Porch Area	40 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	35 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1561 BEVER AVE SE
City	CEDAR RAPIDS
State	IA
Zip	52403-1266
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Legal Description	WELLINGTON PLACE 2ND W 1/2 N 107.5 STR/LB 1 3
Legal Range	7W
Legal Township	83N
Legal Section	22
Legal Subdivision	WELLINGTON PLACE 2ND
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	LINN IA
Township / Civil Division	CEDAR RAPIDS
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3014
Census Tract	1700

Owner

1561 Bever Ave SE, a triplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2024.

Source: Linn County records, as of October 5, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1712 HAMILTON ST SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-2939
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 21, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 21, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	11522 / 64189
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 6, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc	0000059005
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LINN IA
Recording Date	Mar 21, 2024
Property Address	1561 BEVER AVE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52403-1266
Document Number	1152264189
Book / Page	11522 / 64189
Instrument Date	Mar 14, 2024
Instrument	2767133
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 21, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$239.20
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1712 HAMILTON ST SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-2939

Mortgage

Document Number	1152264191
Date	Mar 21, 2024
Instrument	11522/64191

Lender

Name	OHNWARD BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2054

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	8.5%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Apr 1, 2031
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	5.5%
Max Rate At Change	11.5%
Index	Prime Rate
Margin	3
Max Rate	16.5%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1561 Bever Ave SE was $1,480.

Source: Linn County assessment roll, as of October 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Iowa
County	Linn County
Municipality	Cedar Rapids City
Unified School District	Cedar Rapids Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$115,000 (-) Land $17,900 Building $97,100	$115,000 (-) Land $17,900 Building $97,100
2025	$1,480.00	$115,000 Land $17,900 Building $97,100	$115,000 Land $17,900 Building $97,100
2024	$1,480.00
2023		$79,500 (+17.78%) Land $13,600 Building $65,900	$79,500 Land $13,600 Building $65,900
2022	$1,424.00 (-10.78%)	$67,500 Land $13,600 Building $53,900
2021	$1,596.00		$67,500 Land $13,600 Building $53,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1561 Bever Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1993.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 31, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	8 (1993–2008)
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Jun 2008 · 6 claims Severe Storms & Flooding, Aug 1993 · 2 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 1561 Bever Ave SE has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CEDAR RAPIDS WATER DEPARTMENT serves 142,364 people · EPA ID IA5715093
Water Source	Groundwater influenced by surface water
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Lead	2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 649 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream Cable	2,000 / 1,000
ImOn Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	300 / 30

May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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